throttle
noun
a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve.
throttling
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present participleof throttle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We evaluated streaming performance and P2P behavior by running downloads and streaming concurrently to observe throttling and buffering.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Train wi-fi performed well just 1% of the time, with train companies criticised for using outdated technology and throttling internet speeds too much.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Tehran has been slowly throttling well production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
AI providers are hiking prices and throttling usage amid real-capacity constraints, while “tokenmaxxing” is starting to chew up IT budgets, according to O’Regan.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
By the next morning, gray clouds scuttled over the sea, muffling the sound of the waves and throttling hope of a sea breeze.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
